Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 971,424); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 31.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 20 points (73/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.